1-1/2 lb beef, cut into bite size pieces
1 to 1-1/2 cans of stout beer (Guinness is an excellent example)
4 onions, peeled and diced
Small amount of cooking or olive oil
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Salt to taste
1 cup beef broth
4-5 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed into bite sized pieces
2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
Place beef cubes in a sealable plastic container. Pour on the stout, to cover. Cover container and refrigerate for about 24 hours. Drain meat in a colander, retain stout. While the meat is dripping, heat oil and sauté onion until golden. Add beef and continue cooking until no red shows. Add retained stout, return to a boil; cover and simmer for 45 minutes. Add potatoes, spices and broth and simmer for 20 minutes more. Add frozen vegetables, return to simmer for 10 minutes. If gravy is too “soupy”, stir in 2 tablespoon corn starch mixed in 1/4 cup of cold water, and simmer for a few minutes. Serve with fresh bread and (of course) a nice glass of stout!